Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious keto breakfast option? Baked eggs are a fantastic choice! They are incredibly versatile, allowing for endless customization with your favorite savory ingredients. Whether you're an experienced keto dieter or simply looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, these recipes will become staples in your kitchen.
Why Eggs are Perfect for Keto
Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, making them an ideal food for the ketogenic diet. They are naturally low in carbs, high in protein, and packed with essential nutrients. One 60g raw egg boasts a favorable macro breakdown, making it easy to incorporate into your keto meal plan without worrying about exceeding your carb limit.
Eggs are also incredibly versatile. They can be cooked in countless ways and easily integrated into various meals. From simple fried eggs to more elaborate dishes, eggs offer endless possibilities for a satisfying and keto-friendly meal.
Keto Creamy Baked Eggs
This recipe is incredibly quick and easy, requiring no special ingredients. It's perfect for busy mornings when you need a nutritious and delicious breakfast without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Cream
- Parmesan cheese (or cheddar)
- Fresh chives (or other herbs)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place a 1-cup ramekin or small oven-proof bowl on a baking tray.
- Pour half of the cream mixture into the bottom of the ramekin.
- Carefully add two eggs to the ramekin, being careful not to break the yolks.
- Sprinkle chives, salt, and pepper on top of the eggs.
- Top with the remaining cream and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the whites are just cooked through and the yolks are still runny.
This recipe is a great base, and you can easily customize it with your favorite herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, chili flakes, or Italian herbs.
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Savory Keto Baked Eggs with Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms
This recipe is packed with savory goodies and flavor, perfect for a weekend brunch or a satisfying weekday breakfast.
Ingredients
- Bacon, cut into pieces
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Mushrooms, sliced
- Spinach, chopped
- Eggs
- Sea salt and crushed red pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or other fresh herbs for garnish
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned evenly. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat and set heat to medium.
- Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook until translucent and soft (about 2 minutes). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms and stir to coat.
- Add the chopped spinach in batches to wilt. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.
- Distribute the mixture evenly among 6 ramekins, then carefully crack an egg into each ramekin.
- Sprinkle the eggs with salt and more crushed red pepper if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or other fresh herbs. You can also sprinkle with parmesan cheese if you aren’t avoiding dairy.
- Enjoy!
Low Carb German Baked Eggs
This cheesy egg casserole is a breeze to prepare and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, or smoked cheese)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with butter or nonstick pan spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, crack and whisk all 12 eggs, making sure to break the yolks.
- Add in melted butter, grated cheese, cottage cheese, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and pepper and mix together until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour the egg mixture into a greased baking dish and then place into a preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes.
- The edges should be bubbling and the top lightly golden when done.
- Let the eggs sit for 5 minutes before slicing to eat. Garnish with chopped chives.
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite cheeses and seasonings to create your own unique flavor combination.
Cheesy Prosciutto Baked Eggs
These baked eggs are an easy keto breakfast that you can make in under 20 minutes. Eggs are the perfect breakfast food. And these cheesy baked eggs are one of my favorite ways to eat eggs in the morning. This keto-friendly recipe is packed with protein and flavor. Eggs, cream, and cheddar cheese cook together in a cup made out of prosciutto. This recipe is also super convenient. It doesn’t have a lot of ingredients or take a lot of time. You can easily make these protein-packed baked eggs in the morning, or ahead of time. And you won’t dirty many dishes. This is one of my go-to breakfast recipes.
Ingredients
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream or melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray 6 cavities of the muffin tin very well.
- Tuck one slice of prosciutto in the muffin pan.
- Top with one large egg.
- Drizzle one teaspoon of heavy cream or melted butter over the uncooked egg.
- Top with salt, pepper, and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-18 minutes until the yolk reaches your desired texture.
Keto Egg Bake (Crustless Quiche)
This is the ultimate keto egg bake or crustless quiche recipe. You make one egg mixture and choose your own veggies, meats, cheeses, and spices to go in it. Prep can be in as little as 5 minutes and it is the best breakfast ever. You can make a few different flavors of keto egg bake with cream cheese at once, as I did for brunch last Sunday. You put the meat and/or veggies in the bottom of a greased dish, sprinkle on cheese and seasonings, pour on the egg mixture. Done.
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Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your choice of toppings: cooked meat (bacon, sausage, ham), vegetables (onions, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, peppers, broccoli), cheese, and spices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Put the toppings of your choice in the baking dish: meat or vegetables on the bottom, then sprinkle on the cheese, finally sprinkle on seasonings.
- Put the egg mixture ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the toppings in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the egg bake is set and lightly golden.
Tips and Variations
- Don't have ramekins? Use a muffin tin for individual servings or a baking dish for a larger casserole.
- Get creative with your add-ins. The possibilities are endless! Try adding different cheeses, meats, vegetables, herbs, and spices to create your own unique flavor combinations.
- Make it ahead of time. Baked eggs can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- Adjust cooking time to your liking. If you prefer a firmer yolk, cook the eggs for a few minutes longer.
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